Hard work – and a lack of anyone sulking – can help ensure Nottingham Forest’s team spirit remains rock solid during the Championship run-in, says Daryl Murphy.

The Reds striker is loving being part of a tight dressing room under Martin O’Neill.

And he believes that sense of togetherness and unity can be a vital asset, as they head into the final 10 games of the campaign, starting with the visit of Aston Villa to the City Ground.

Reds boss O’Neill may tinker with his starting XI slightly as he looks to deal with the demands of three games in the space of a week.

Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill (Image: Dan Westwell)

But Murphy says that, whatever team is picked, the squad will remain united in their desire to make a late push for the top six, having moved to within two points of the play-off places with their win over Hull last weekend.

“I am loving playing, particularly when we are winning – that is the best feeling there is,” said Murphy.